Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival 2025: An Exhilarating Showcase of International & Local Events

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry (centre), kicked off the Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth)

Singapore, 15 November 2025 - The Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival (SGUSFF) 2025 officially kicked off today, featuring three action-packed weekends of urban sports and fitness celebrations running till 30 November 2025. Organised by Sport Singapore, the second edition of SGUSFF brings together over 20 partners to deliver world-class urban sports and fitness experiences across the island. Iconic locations such as Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore Expo, *SCAPE, venues along the Somerset Belt and the Dempsey precinct will be transformed into dynamic playgrounds for sport and community bonding.

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry attended the event where she flagged off the bouldering competition and fitness charity movement at the SGUSFF 2025. She also witnessed bouldering demonstrations by Japanese climbing legends Tomoa Narasaki and Akiyo Noguchi at Climb Fest and participated in fitness challenges at Operation Broken Wing and the Deadlift Ladder Challenge at Novice Classic. Other activities included Climb Fest by PSA x BFF that featured Japanese speed climber Yudai Ikeda, Operation Broken Wing, Novice Classic 2025 and DanceXhibit.

“The Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival (SGUSFF) is an important annual platform to engage participants of all ages and cultivate a sustained interest in urban sports, particularly among our youth. Into its second edition, this year’s event promises to be even more exciting as we have worked with a group of dynamic partners ranging from International Federations to leading urban sport organisations to curate an expanded programme for more than 80,000 participants. Last year's festival attracted an encouraging mix of participants across different age groups, and whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a newbie looking to try out a new activity, we hope that you will join us at the SGUSFF in the weeks ahead,” said Daryl Yeo, Chief, Industry Development at Sport Singapore.

Action Continues with World-Class Events Across Singapore

The festivities will continue over the next two weekends as SGUSFF 2025 expands across Singapore. Visitors to SGUSFF can look forward to a line-up of international partners – highlighting the event’s growing appeal and role in inspiring youths to embrace urban sports and fitness. Four partners will bring high-energy sporting action to the Somerset Belt and the Dempsey precinct during the second weekend (22 - 23 November), while 11 partners will converge at Singapore Expo for an epic finale (29 - 30 November).

Key highlights include:

●          FISE Singapore (22 - 23 November at *SCAPE): FISE (Festival International des Sports Extrêmes), the world's largest urban sports festival, makes its Singapore debut with elite international athletes competing in skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading, and breakdancing alongside immersive street culture experiences.

●          The Butterfly Effect (23 November at WAO Fitness Dempsey): Asia's only stop for the world's leading all-female functional fitness festival, promoting inclusivity and body positivity.

●          The Cage Select 5s (22 - 23 November at Dempsey): A football tournament featuring over 70 youth teams competing across four age categories, with training camps and a masterclass by six-time World's Best Futsal Player Ricardinho, plus a celebrity showcase match.

●          World Rowing Super60 Singapore (29 - 30 November at Singapore Expo): This inaugural indoor rowing celebration, making its international debut in Singapore for the nation's 60th anniversary, features 60 nationwide activations leading to a Grand Finale at Singapore Expo with mass participation challenges, national championships, and Asia's first elite Versa Challenge showcasing 16 world-class athletes.

●          Singapore Armwrestling Open (29 - 30 November, Singapore Expo): The Open features two days of international competition across Professional, Novice, Junior, and Women's categories, complemented by daily workshops and public outreach programmes for hands-on armwrestling experiences.

●          The First Swing (29 - 30 November, Singapore Expo): The First Swing: Ninja & Obstacle Challenge is Singapore's first Singapore Modern Pentathlon Association (SIMPA)-sanctioned ninja obstacle showcase with Olympic Modern Pentathlon pathway links, featuring a U19 OCR Qualifier and Ninja Showcase courses for athletes, families, and community groups to compete on thrilling obstacles.

●          Defy Gravity (29 - 30 November, Singapore Expo): The National Calisthenics Championships 2025 is Singapore's first unified calisthenics festival, featuring Freestyle battles, Streetlifting records, and public challenges for all ages. The event celebrates strength, style, and self-expression across school, gym, and community participants.

●          Boxing Extravaganza by Spartans Boxing Club (29 - 30 November, Singapore Expo): A two-day boxing showcase featuring open classes, live showcases, community challenges, and the inaugural Spartans Boxing Championship with competitive bouts from Singapore's boxing community.

With this exciting lineup, SGUSFF 2025 offers something for everyone across three action-packed weekends. For the full list of festival partners and details, visit the SGUSFF official website.